Job summary We are looking for a candidate with proven hospital based clinical and research experience to join our Research Team at Colchester General Hospital site. Research is flourishing at ESNEFT We now have an exciting new role which has been established to keep up with our expanding research portfolio This is an opportunity to develop and grow this position, working alongside our dynamic and enthusiastic research teams Are you driven, focused, with excellent attention to detail? Do you have a 'can do' attitude? Are you interested in working as part of a team who are passionate about advancing patient experience and care through research? Then we are keen to hear from you Main duties of the job To recruit participants into clinical trials as required by the needs of the service To coordinate your own caseload of clinical research participants To act as an ambassador for R&D and for the Trust The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the RD unit and the organisation. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 14 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR2263-24 Job locations Colchester General Hospital Colchester CO4 5JL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Experience Essential Proven clinical experience within a hospital setting Registered Nurse Ophthalmology clinical experience Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development Desirable Leadership /supervisory experience Mentorship Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Postgraduate qualifications in Ophthalmology Desirable ICH GCP certificate Knowledge and Skills Essential An understanding and awareness of clinical research in the hospital setting including Ophthalmology Able to demonstrate an understanding of professional accountability Desirable Experience in managing complex information or projects Research Nurse experience Information Governance knowledge Understanding of clinical research, trial management and relevant research methodology over several disciplines Understanding of legal and ethical requirements relating to patients, staff and research conduct Person Specification Experience Essential Proven clinical experience within a hospital setting Registered Nurse Ophthalmology clinical experience Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development Desirable Leadership /supervisory experience Mentorship Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Postgraduate qualifications in Ophthalmology Desirable ICH GCP certificate Knowledge and Skills Essential An understanding and awareness of clinical research in the hospital setting including Ophthalmology Able to demonstrate an understanding of professional accountability Desirable Experience in managing complex information or projects Research Nurse experience Information Governance knowledge Understanding of clinical research, trial management and relevant research methodology over several disciplines Understanding of legal and ethical requirements relating to patients, staff and research conduct Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester General Hospital Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)